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December 2011: We've got big bumps and we cannot lie (down comfortably)

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LittleMissFlustered · 15/11/2011 20:36

:o

Shake those bumps ladies.

And squeeeeeeeze Wink

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OiMissus · 26/11/2011 18:12

Aw msbuggy sorry to hear your tale. I'm sure that they had no intention of upsetting you. People just don't think before speaking, and certainly don't realise that, at this stage, our self-esteem isn't particularly high. We struggle to do anything, we are tired, we are uncomfortable - and therefore we are sensitive! Hopefully they will appreciate how you feel and will apologise after your DPs call.
Please try not to be too upset - they know not what they do! {hugs}

PullyWoolOver · 26/11/2011 18:21

mrsbuggy please rant! So sorry to hear you're upset, hopefully a good old cry will make you feel better. It's hard work being this pregnant isn't it? We feel fat, tired and emotional enough without someone pointing it out! For what it's worth, I saw the bump picture you posted the other day and think you look beautifully glowing and marvelously pregnant Smile.

seven please keep posting, it's lovely to hear how you and Eva are doing.

Have had THE most busy week ever. Full on DIY and entertaining house guests, phew am wiped out! Today has been lush, DP and I snuggled on sofa all day with chocolate and films. I think this is how I shall proceed with the rest of my mat leave!

Tomorrow is the day I predicted for baby to arrive...not so sure that is going to happen now!

Have wonderful weekends all x

DarciesmumandBump2 · 26/11/2011 18:41

Cheep Good Luck - Look forward to your birth announcement Grin

Seven Keep posting, it nice keeping updated on Evas progress.

Msbuggy You have every right to be upset. Am hacked off on your behalf and I do hope DP makes you ILs aware of just how upset you are.

After not sleeping well at all last night, I woke up to a lovely DD who was screaming like a banshee as she 'didn't want to' lol. soon calmed down and I went shopping into Chichester with my mum to finish my Xmas shopping - (need to get 2 things but will get them Monday) whilst DP to DD to the Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Harbour which she really enjoyed Smile.
We've all had baths, DD is in bed watching The One Ronnie chuckling away whilst she waits for Strictly to come on and we are just chilling too. Wonder how long I'll be awake for?! x

HoneyLovesCake · 26/11/2011 20:09

seven I would hate it if you just dropped off the thread because baby Eva is here...it's lovely to get updates of how you are both doing; keep them coming :)

WHINGE ALERT...DP has gone out tonight for a birthday drink with a couple of mates. Apparently he doesn't plan on drinking much but he expects to be out until about 2 Hmm I don't for one second think I'm going into labour tonight but as a first timer I really have no clue how quickly it can come on & neither does he. I was really Angry but it was just taking too much energy so I told him I was very disappointed that he'd be so irresponsible & have left it at that. :(

BluebellsintheSpring · 26/11/2011 20:13

Msbuggy that's horrible. I just don't get why people think they can pass comment/mock our pregnant bodies! Hope you feel better soon.

Seven despite my impatience for birth, also love your posts. What would I be doing to pass the time other than m/netting anyway.

Pullywoolover sounds like a lovely day but also sounds like you deserve it after a hectic week.

My evening plan involves some Mad Men on DVD and early night after the excitement of last night!

sevensevenseven · 26/11/2011 20:24

Thanks everyone, nice to know you don't want me to bugger off onto the November thread :)

msbuggy you shouldn't be crying over them, they're just plain bloody rude and you're doing an amazing thing by creating new life.

After the MW left it turned out to be a pretty crap day, DS's behaviour turned awful, whinging, not listening and generally being a little sod monkey. I've also had a splitting headache today and desperately awaiting my sister to lend me her electric pump, after saying she'd dig it out today I've heard nothing. It takes sooo long with my Avent manual, I've been sat nearly all day but still feel like I haven't stopped!

bennybenbear · 26/11/2011 21:21

msbuggy I can completely understand you being upset. Some people just do no understand the impact of what they say. I have constantly been told I look huge and tired throughout my pregnancy by family members and 'randoms' alike. I've also had comments about 'milking it' (pardon the pun!). It's only been this last week when I decided to finish work (at 38+3) that people have started to say I've done so well and don't know how I've managed to keep going so long! Apart from my DH who is brilliant!
I just think some people haven't a clue and others have short memories (MILs!). Keep strong!

kri5ty · 26/11/2011 22:06

msbuggy that's awful! Big hugs (sorry MN!)
It honestly shocks me how insensitive some people are... especially mil as she has been through it! I think you did very well just to say that! I think I would have lost it, then broke down in front of them!

cheep good luck :o I can't wait for you're next post!

seven don't go... I think we should all stay until everyone has had their LOs then move!

I had a lovely afternoon tea today, still feel sick from all the cakes and cream I scoffed though! Also had a massive cry over nothing... surprised how much better I feel after it though!

BeeMyBaby · 26/11/2011 22:12

as we have had baby bump pictures, do you think we should have new baby pictures?
hopeful look at seven

jomouse · 26/11/2011 22:18

Evening all
Sorry there's badness from in laws and DS' and DP's. They all need a telling off!
I don't think people realise how tough it is at this stage.
I am shattered after big day. Water was dripping through our bathroom ceiling spotlights and we have had to pull a fair bit of the ceiling down to see what's wrong. Some friends of ours are roofers (luckily!) and have managed to find the issue. There's still a ruddy great hole in the ceiling though which is stressing me out. The whole bathroom was filthy so I have had to clean it while we wait for plasterboard and plasterer to be found. Chances if this happening pre baby? Probably slim. Grrrrrrr!
Also went for a walk at very slow pace as I start to get in a lot of pelvic pain on the move now.
Honey, I know what you mean about the drinking! My DH has had 2 bottles beer and half a bottle of vino tonight (not that I'm counting!) so if it kicks off will definitely have to get a 40 min cab ride to hospital. Annoying but I'm pretty sure babies don't just arrive and we will have loads of time to get our support teams together. Look at Cheep's latent stage and take comfort!
Wishing you all sweet dreams tonight x

OiMissus · 26/11/2011 22:24

I'm with you with the weak pelvis/hips! I can walk ok for a while, then all of a sudden, I have to go REALLY slow. And after 5pm I'm practically limping around slowly - they just fail to bear my weight. :(. Am particularly achey tonight. Grrrr!

OiMissus · 26/11/2011 22:31

Forgot to say, whilst being v achey, I was on my knees leaning my arms and chest on my ball and rocking, to take the pain away. It hurt the boobs quite a bit, but was good for my back.
But after I noticed a rather large wet patch on my top Shock - leaky boobs!!!! Yikes! DH thought it was v funny indeed.

PullyWoolOver · 26/11/2011 22:31

Wonder how cheep is doing? Hopeful we'll get an update tomorrow.

honey I know just how you feel, my DP also likes a drink...or three. Hope you're OK tonight and not worrying too much.

MrCheep · 26/11/2011 22:34

Hi everyone. Cheep's husband here.
She wanted me to let you all know that our little girl was born today at 11:34 weighing 8lb 9oz. Both mother & baby are doing great & I've no doubt Cheep will back on MN herself very soon.

PullyWoolOver · 26/11/2011 22:34

Oops pressed send too soon...

jomouse sorry to hear about your ceiling woes, good to know the worst is sorted though. As a fellow DIYer I feel your pain at the mess/ hole in ceiling thing Sad

Night all, sleep well x

hawthers · 26/11/2011 22:47

Eel well done cheep! and thanks Mr cheep for the update. Marvellous news

sazzermol · 26/11/2011 22:56

Ooh yay for miniCheep's arrival!! Thanks mrcheep for the update. Pass on our best to mummy and little one

HoneyLovesCake · 26/11/2011 23:00

Congrats to Cheep & MrCheep Grin

jomouse · 26/11/2011 23:32

Wow! Another babe for us December Mums. Congratulations! How exciting

NorthernChinchilla · 26/11/2011 23:49

Delighted to hear of another arrival, can't wait for pics.

Congratulations to the family Cheep.

jomouse that sounds like a nightmare. It always happens when you least need it, and like pully can sympathise re. DIY (also when previous people have allegedly carried out 'improvements' that are between gross and life threatening....) Hope it doesn't cost too much to sort out.

BluebellsintheSpring · 26/11/2011 23:51

Yeah - congratulations to Mr and Mrs Cheep!

plupervert · 27/11/2011 02:17

cheep and MrCheep, congratulations!
I had to smile, at your taking care to inform us when you were in active labour! Grin Seriously, though, it does feel lovely that you made the effort to let us know. What a community, eh? Smile Unfortunately, I fear I may be panicking and swearing about getting to hospital and will just go radio-silent. Sorry about that....

Here is something for your nests, aethelfleda and bennybenbear - Flowers

sevensevenseven, lovely to hear from you! Just remember that lots of fluid is essential for making milk, whatever else you need (fenugreek, whatever). I used to down nearly a litre of water before feedings, and still got thirsty! In fact, there were times when I was faced with the mordant joke that DS had done all the drinking, and I had got the flipping hangover! That splitting headache you mentioned could be dehydration as well as the rest of the stuff (lack of sleep, crazily swinging hormones), so hopefully some more water/tea will be a quick fix?

Speaking of hangovers, are the DPs/DHs who are still drinking getting them? Perhaps heralding each "arrival" from this thread in November still will help focus their minds on the possibility of early births!

Well done for telling them off, msbuggywinkle. That was mean-spirited of them, but it has backfired, as your DH sounds lovely and will help put them in their place!

Darciesmumandbump, what was it that your DD didn't "want to"? Or was it something nebulously awful, which only a toddler can understand?

jomouse, I was sure at first that you were telling us about the results of your water birth, and was Shock, before realising it was "just" a hole in the ceiling. Awful timing, though! Sad I couldn't remember where you were planning to give birth, though, and was very relieved when you mentioned the cab trip to the hospital.

Good effort with the ball and "expressing", OiMissus! Fancy not even needing a pump! Grin Sorry your body is so achey, though.

MIL's birthday was quite nice today, though her second son (BIL is about 10 years younger than DH) didn't bother turning up, as he seems to have been out with a girl. Hmm Little bugger.
We went out to the park, DS played with FIL, whom he (rightly) adores, chasing him and trying to drag him by his coat strap like a dog, while FIL played up to it. DS ended up agreeing to stay the night with them, and MIL gave me a bit of a worry by saying they would drive him back in the morning, her sitting in the back and holding him on her lap. Shock So frustrating - I couldn't even use the "it's illegal" argument, as people who don't think something's wrong aren't bothered by the law and don;t think they would be caught (to be honest, I don't think they would be caught, either). But it's just dangerous, especially as he's a bad enough wriggler in his car seat, and very strong, so is quite capable of getting free and trying a door (which of course they wouldn't have child-locked). Even if he got through the journey safely (quite a good possibility, I admit), it would just make it harder to get him into his car seat again (he got a taste for it this summer, too, when FIL drove him to the beach on his lap). DH is due to collect DS tomorrow, but if they drive him, I'm going to have to have a very loud fit, which is really not what anyone wants or needs right now.

Sorry, that turned into an IL rant, when I was only going to say we had a nice day! Oops.

KateM77 · 27/11/2011 03:48

Congratulations cheep and MrCheep, that's lovely news.

Plu I think the rant is justified! No need to apologise.

So fed up of the insomnia and feeling exhausted. Not looking forward to DH being back at work on Mon. The only way I've coped this weekend is because he's been around to look after DD too, and give me some breaks to rest or nap :(

sevensevenseven · 27/11/2011 04:19

Congratulation mr and mrs cheep!

plupervert · 27/11/2011 04:53

Oh, dear, a shame to see you online at this time, KateM and seven.

In my defence, I had a nap today. On the other hand, that is a stupid defence, as it has left me sleepless! I feel rather silly now...

Hope we all start the day topped up with sleep somehow! I'm going to bed now.